West NorthWest Regional Committee

Present a workshop entitled: 

Therapeutic Presence and the Present Moment. Integrating Mindfulness in Clinical Practice

 

Presenters Bio: Gerry Cunningham came to study psychotherapy at postgraduate level (Dublin City University) from an academic background firmly rooted in the humanities (MA in Spirituality, BA in Philosophy). He has been extensively trained in Mindfulness-based approaches and cognitive behavioural therapy (PG Diploma in CBT, University of Oxford, Masters in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, University of Oxford, PG Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, University of Cambridge). 

Workshop Outline: In this workshop, we will:

Learn mindful inquiry and guided discovery or how to process a mindfulness exercise with a client, which is key to effective learning,Creatively reflect and integrate theories of presence and relationship from Humanistic, Existential, Cognitive and Eastern approaches and the neurobiology of therapeutic presence 

Learn to connect deeply with clients on their moment-to-moment experience and to understand interactions, transferences and obstacles that may prevent therapists from being fully engaged and embodied

Engage in the art of mindful listening and correct empathy, and cultivate wisdom and compassion for self and clients

The workshop will consist of a balance of seminars, experiential and creative exercises, discussion, reflective supervision and mindfulness-based self-care

Training Level: All Levels.

 

CPD certificates will be emailed to participants after attendance at the Workshop.

 

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